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New floodway upgrade completed to boost flood protection for Edgecumbe
A major floodway infrastructure upgrade has been completed in Edgecumbe, providing enhanced flood protection and resilience for the local community.Ruralco donates $10,000 to Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust after Golf Classic
Rural retailer Ruralco says it has made a $10,000 donation to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust (MCRST) following the…Farmers reject ruminant methane strategy
According to a new farmer survey, many farmers are rejecting New Zealand’s current ruminant methane strategy.ANZCO Foods' net profit plunges
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted…National
Beef+Lamb NZ: Agriculture cutting emissions without pricing
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) says the release of New Zealand's latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory clearly shows agriculture is…
Call to fast-track animal medicines approval
With an amendment to the Medicines Act proposing human medicines could be approved in 30 days if the product has…Government aims to deliver city-level services to rural communities
The Government wants to make sure that rural communities get a level of service that people who live in cities…Canterbury seed breeder reaps early benefits as NZ begins India free trade talks
As the New Zealand Government launches negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement with India, one Canterbury-based vegetable seed breeder is…Mahia's high-flying engineer
Onenui Station on Mahia Peninsula in northern Hawke's Bay is a world first in more ways than one.World
NSW approves virtual fencing on farms
Farmers in the Australian state of New South Wales will soon be able to use virtual fencing and herding technology to boost farm productivity.
Oz farmers' election wishlist
Australian farmers advocate NFF says this year’s Federal Election will be a defining moment for Australian agriculture.
New export records for Aussie goatmeat
The Australian goatmeat industry set a new record for production and exports last year.
UK farmers take to the street
On the same day that the protesters against David Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill marched on Parliament in Wellington, on the other side of the world, UK farmers were also marching on London.
Sustainability dominates dairy summit
To Kiwi ears, an international conference that talks about a "just and fair transition" to sustainable dairy sounds like a clarion call for better access to valuable markets. 'Just and fair' means more to the world than opening up borders to big exporters like NZ. Tim Fulton reports.
Opinion
Keeping a watch on dairy farms
OPINION: Dairy farmers are under increasing pressure to safeguard their livestock, equipment and operations from a range of security threats.
The basics of grazing
OPINION: When I left school in 1962, I worked on our family farm at Tikokino, but learning about farming wasn't…Editorial: Forest for the trees?
OPINION: Most people will be aware of the Government's plans to boost coal, oil and gas production to meet energy…Every man is born original, most men die a copy
OPINION: I read something quite recently which more than just surprised me.Editorial: Making wool great again
OPINION: Otago farmer and NZ First MP Mark Patterson is humble about the role that he’s played in mandating government…Agribusiness
Ruralco donates $10,000 to Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust after Golf Classic
Rural retailer Ruralco says it has made a $10,000 donation to the Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust (MCRST) following the…
ANZCO Foods' net profit plunges
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted…AgriZeroNZ partners with Innovate UK to drive agricultural innovation
AgriZeroNZ has entered a new partnership with Britain's national innovation agency, Innovate UK.20 rural community hubs awarded $5,000 each in Rabobank competition
Twenty rural community hubs across New Zealand will receive $5,000 to upgrade their facilities having been selected as the winners…Farmlands launches casual clothing range
Rural trader Farmlands has launched an exclusive new casual clothing range across its 42 stores nationwide and online.Management
Autumn sub clover control sets up pasture for spring
Recent widespread autumn rain will have triggered the germination of subterranean clover seeds, and the resulting seedlings should be allowed to reach the 3–4 trifoliate leaf stage before grazing, says Beef+Lamb NZ.
GNS Science urges action as drought threatens New Zealand's freshwater resilience
With much of the North Island experiencing drought this summer and climate change projected to bring drier and hotter conditions, securing New Zealand’s freshwater resilience is vital, according to state-owned GNS Science.
World-first 'digital eyes' to assess pasture cover
Assessing pasture cover has just been become easier, thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Wool-shedding sheep key to remote farm operation
For Marlborough Sounds farmer Noel Moleta, farming hair sheep that need no shearing is one of the keys to running a low-input, low-intervention operation in a difficult and highly remote location.
East Coast Expo delivers two action-packed days of events
The recent East Coast Farming Expo, held over two days at Wairoa, offered an insight into the current state of agriculture on the east of the North Island, at a time when the locals are remembering the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.
Farm Health
Farm technician’s dream job
Bella Taylor is living her dream.
Farmers urged not to be complacent about TB
New Zealand's TBfree programme has made great progress in reducing the impact of the disease on livestock herds, but there’s…New genetic tool for beef farmers
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched a powerful new tool to help commercial beef farmers select the best…Sensors may aid early detection
A Research programme supported by Beef+Lamb NZ is investigating the potential of ‘accelerometer’ sensors for early detection of conditions such…Farmer input needed to combat FE
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is calling on livestock farmers to take part in a survey measuring the financial…Machinery & Products
The JAC of all trades at National Fieldays
Already causing a stir in the burgeoning ute sector, JAC (“Jack”) has raised its profile by being named as the…
New Holland combines crack 50 years
New Holland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the introduction its Twin Rotor threshing and separation technology, which has evolved…Iconic TPW Woolpress turns 50!
The company behind the iconic TPW Woolpress, which fundamentally changed the way wool is baled in Australia and New Zealand,…LDV T60 Max Plus arrives as brand gains momentum with new distributor
While it wouldn’t be unfair to call the LDV T60 “the poor man’s ute”, a change of distributor in 2023…Waikato’s Ag and Civil Machinery Direct secures sole NZ distribution of Kemper's precision forage gear
Ag and Civil Machinery Direct, a division of Hamilton- based Waikato tractors, has recently been awarded the sole distribution in…Motoring
Ford's new addition
Ford New Zealand has announced the addition of the Everest Tremor as a rugged and capable expansion of its hugely…
Big tick for a big truck
Electric cars and big American trucks can both bring a little anxiety, but for different reasons.RAM hits 20K!
In a market dominated by utes, Ram Trucks Australia has just put the finishing touches on its 20,000th right-hand drive…Fastest, most powerful Ram
RAM distributor Ateco has always made the point that they sell trucks that eat Utes for breakfast.Safari on a Trek to NZ
Exclusive to the New Zealand market and available in limited supply, the Suzuki Jimny Safari adds to an already versatile…» Latest Print Issues Online
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Keep it up
OPINION: The good fight against "banking wokery" continues with a draft bill to scrap the red tape forcing banks and…
We're OK!
OPINION: Despite the volatility created by the shoot-from-the-hip trade tariff 'stratefy' being deployed by the new state tenants in the…
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